March 2024

TL/DR - The article from The Economist contains data from the latest polls comparing the popularity of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Current figures indicate that Biden maintains a lead over Trump. However, the article emphasizes that polls are not a definitive prediction, as they were wrong in 2016. Trump vs. Biden 2024: Current Poll Standing…

TL/DR - The General Services Administration (GSA) issued its second acquisition letter allowing its contracting officers to buy cloud services through a consumption-based model. This new model means agencies can make upfront payments for software-as-a-service without violating federal procurement laws prohibiting advanced payments, as these are…

Preparing for the 24.3 CrossFit Open Workout With the unveiling of the CrossFit Open workout 24.3, there's a widespread sense of anticipation and a touch of dread as thrusters make a comeback for the final week of the competition. Revealed by retired Navy SEAL and current entrepreneur Jocko Willink, on the CrossFit Games YouTube channel, this…

TL/DR - Minute Man National Historical Park has received about $410,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds to restore and protect the park's critical habitats. The funds will support the Resilient Forest Initiative and other projects aimed at conserving grassland habitats. The Initiative is also being implemented in 18 other Northeast…